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“My mind is my biggest asset. I expect to win every tournament I play.”  - Tiger Woods

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At Georgetown Performance, our goal is to help athletes reach their highest potential by integrating advanced mental performance training and the latest in sports psychology research. Our mission includes raising awareness of the vital role mind health plays in achieving success in sports and life. <h1 class="ql-align-center">“Negative energy is wasted energy. You want to become a master at overcoming hard moments. That to me is the sign of a champion.” - Roger Federer</h1>

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Mental Performance Consulting for Athletic Directors, Coaches and Parents of Athletes

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Mental Performance Coaching for Golfers

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At Georgetown Performance, we work with Athletes, Parents of Athletes, Coaches and Athletic Directors who recognize that mental performance is a defining characteristic of elite athletics. Founded by Dave Knott, a former NCAA Division I golfer at Georgetown University and current Harvard graduate student, our mission is simply to help men, woman and junior athletes achieve their dreams in sports through mental and performance training.   After studying elite performers for over 30 years, Dave integrates his deep understanding of golf with advanced psychological insights to help athletes build the mental framework for success.

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MENTAL TRAINING GROUNDED IN SCIENCE FOR TOP ATHLETES

Helping the key influencers in an athlete’s life - parents, coaches, and athletic directors - create an environment where athletes can thrive mentally and perform at their highest level. For Parents of Elite Junior Athletes<ul><li>Creating an Environment for Success: Learn how to provide the right balance of support, structure, and independence to help them reach their full potential.</li><li>Private Consulting for Parents: Work with me one-on-one to navigate the challenges of supporting a high-level athlete. Get personalized strategies tailored to your child’s needs.</li><li>Sports Psychology Insights for Parents: Stay up to date on the latest research and proven strategies used by parents of elite athletes like Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, and Roger Federer to better support your child’s development.</li></ul> For Coaches & Athletic Directors<ul><li>Developing Mentally Tough Athletes: Work with me privately or with your team to implement effective mental strategies that give your athletes the best chance for success.</li><li>Maximizing Team Performance: Learn how to integrate mental performance training into your program to build confidence, improve focus, and create a championship mindset.</li><li>Leadership Development: Equip yourself with advanced leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and guide athletes to their peak performance.</li></ul> Long-Term Athlete Success<ul><li>Sustained Excellence & Career Longevity: Learn how to help athletes build habits that lead to lasting success and enjoyment.</li><li>Motivational Climate: Create an environment that fosters intrinsic motivation, helping athletes find personal meaning and joy in their sport while staying committed to improvement.</li></ul>

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MENTAL PERFORMANCE CONSULTING FOR PARENTS, COACHES & ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

Helping golfers develop the mindset, strategy, and confidence to play their best when it matters most. Take Your Practice Game to the CoursePlay well in practice rounds and then struggle in competition? Hit it great at the range and then play poorly? This is a common challenge in golf — and it’s called transference. Learn how to transfer skills, knowledge and performance between practice and tournament play so you are in position to play your best when it counts. Build Mental Toughness & Handle Pressure Like a Pro<ul><li>Fear & Self-Doubt: Overcome fear of failure, fear of rejection, and worry about what others think. Play with confidence and freedom.</li><li>Managing Nerves & Staying in Control: Learn effective breathwork, pre-shot routines, and mental resets to stay calm and focused on the course.</li><li>Handling Negative Thoughts: Develop tools to manage doubt, frustration, and distractions during competition.</li></ul> Master Tournament Prep & Course Strategy<ul><li>Visualization & Mental Rehearsal: Train your mind like elite athletes do and see success clearly before it happens.</li><li>Pre-Round Strategy: Build a game plan that plays to your strengths and helps you navigate any course with confidence.</li><li>Pre-Shot Routine Refinement: Develop a rock-solid routine that keeps you focused and committed to every shot.</li></ul> Clarity, Goals & Motivation<ul><li>Define Clear Outcomes: Get specific about what success looks like for you, both in the short term and long term.</li><li>Actionable Goal Setting: Set goals that actually drive improvement and keep you motivated.</li><li>Consistent Progress Tracking: Stay accountable and adjust as needed to keep moving forward.</li></ul>

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MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHING FOR GOLFERS

At Georgetown Performance, our goal is to help athletes reach their highest potential by integrating advanced mental performance training and the latest in sports psychology research. Our mission includes raising awareness of the vital role mind health plays in achieving success in sports and life. Dave Knott is the founder and CEO of Georgetown Performance, a mental performance coaching and consulting business. Georgetown Performance provides mental performance coaching to professional athletes, elite amateur and junior athletes, parents of athletes, coaches and athletic directors. Dave played 4 years of NCAA Division I collegiate golf at Georgetown University and has spent over 30 years playing and studying the game of golf. His journey began playing junior golf in Connecticut, continued with AJGA events and high school golf at Fairfield Prep, where he was the MVP of a State Championship winning team and 2-year co-captain. Dave began studying the psychology, habits and behavior of successful people while at Fairfield Prep. This interest grew into an obsession and over the past 7 years Dave has read over 1000 books, countless peer reviewed research articles and continues to devour various forms of media related to sports psychology, peak performance, mindfulness, behavior design and sports neuroscience. In addition, Dave is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in I/O Psychology at Harvard University. Prior to the founding of Georgetown Performance, Dave held executive level positions in the finance and entertainment industries. He has worked in diverse environments all over the world, helping to build or manage teams in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Los Angeles. Dave currently lives in Connecticut with his wife, daughter and two dogs.

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